- Last Update 2024-07-19 12:26:00
Update: CID takes over probe into bodies found in Dankotuwa
Inspector General of Police (IGP) N K Illangakoon has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take over the investigation into the discovery of five charred bodies inside a van in Dankotuwa.
Police have noted foul play is suspected in the incident and that this was now being treated as a criminal investigation.
Five bodies were found inside a van gutted by fire in the Bujjampola area in Dankotuwa early this morning. Police said the discovery had been made following a call made to the 119 emergency hotline.
The bodies have been charred beyond recognition. However, some bloodstains have also reportedly been found in the vicinity.
The Marawila Magistrate is currently on the scene. The five bodies that were inside the van have been handed over to the Negombo Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) for post-mortem examinations.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1275 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 323 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 278 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 278 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 12, 2024 - 191 - 0
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Related Articles
Justice Minister orders to suspend issuing of gazette on 22nd Amendment
- 18/07/2024 - 81 - 0
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena sent on compulsory leave
- 18/07/2024 - 126 - 0
IN PIX: News Pictures of the week
- 18/07/2024 - 26 - 0
Leave Comments